Position Summary:

Now is your opportunity to join the Geophysical Institute (GI) Business Office team providing direct support to the research mission of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The GI Business Office seeks an energetic individual who works well with others in achieving our goal of a cheerful, welcoming, helpful atmosphere while providing a variety of fiscal related services to researchers, graduate students, and staff.

An act of Congress established the Geophysical Institute (GI) in 1946. Since that time, the institute has earned an international reputation for studying Earth and its physical environments at high latitudes. The institute now consists of seven major research units and many research support facilities. The research units include space physics and aeronomy; atmospheric sciences; snow, ice, and permafrost; seismology; volcanology; remote sensing; and tectonics and sedimentation. The institute is also home to numerous facilities related to our research focus including the Alaska Satellite Facility, Poker Flat Research Range, Alaska Earthquake Center, Alaska Volcano Observatory, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration, Geographic Information Network of Alaska, and Alaska Climate Research Center. Design Services, Instrument Development Services, Research Computing Systems and the Mather Library complement the research facilities, as do the talented support staff with their expert services in human resources, proposal preparation, business, outreach and public information.

Today there are 257 faculty and staff and 83 graduate and undergraduate students working at the GI and an annual budget of roughly $43 million. The role of the GI Business Office Fiscal Technician is to provide procurement and other fiscal related services to faculty, students, and staff to help facilitate research activity. The position requires a high degree of attention to detail in observance of Federal, State, and University of Alaska guidance and regulations.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Salary Information:

This position is a full-time, non-exempt, term-funded, Grade 77 ($21.59/hour) with salary commensurate with experience.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with your application.

The review of this posting will start on 2/21/2018, at 11:55 PM Alaska Time. Applications received after this date might not be reviewed unless qualified applicants are not identified. This posting will be closed once the position is filled.

If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907-474-5880. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the UAF Human Resources office at 907-474-7700.

Background Check:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Non-Represented Staff (Probationary Period):

Pursuant to University Regulation 04.07.020, new employees of the University are employed in an at-will probationary status for the first six months of employment. During the probationary period, employment may be terminated for no reason or any reason. Promoted employees also serve a probationary period with limited rights of retreat.

Training Policy:

It is the policy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks that all employees are required to attend training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold and to complete the required training within a specified period of time to remain employed at UAF. The policy can be located at http://www.uaf.edu/chancellor/policy/04.07.010/

The University of Alaska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The University's commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA's statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

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Now is your opportunity to join the Geophysical Institute (GI) Business Office team providing direct support to the research mission of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The GI Business Office seeks an energetic individual who works well with others in achieving our goal of a cheerful, welcoming, helpful atmosphere while providing a variety of fiscal related services to researchers, graduate students, and staff.

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Now is your opportunity to join the Geophysical Institute (GI) Business Office team providing direct support to the research mission of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The GI Business Office seeks an energetic individual who works well with others in achieving our goal of a cheerful, welcoming, helpful atmosphere while providing a variety of fiscal related services to researchers, graduate students, and staff.

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